COIMBATORE: The Southern India Engineering Manufacturers’ Association (SIEMA) has set a target for its member companies to collectively reach a turnover of US$5 billion (about Rs 50,000 crore) over the next five years, positioning Coimbatore’s pump cluster to capture a larger share of the global pump market estimated at around US$95 billion.The announcement was made…
Sarfaraz Khan on the right (Screengrab) Sarfaraz Khan made a big impact as a substitute fielder for the injured Rishabh Pant on Day 3 of India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.His constant chatter from short leg appeared to unsettle Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, with both eventually getting…
Vijayakanth continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Tamil cinema fans and artistes. On his 74th birth anniversary, several people visited his memorial to remember the late actor and politician. Actor MS Bhaskar was one of those who paid tribute, and he got emotional while speaking about his bond with Vijayakanth. His…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha on day three of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India missed several chances to finish off Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the second Test as the hosts’ lower order put up a strong fight in Colombo.Led by Sonal…
Chang’e-7 lunar probe. File photo: Xinhua via AP China said on Sunday (August 23, 2026) it was postponing its planned ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was set to carry out explorations including searching for water ice on the moon. The Chang’e-7 spacecraft was originally set to lift off in the coming days from the Wenchang…
Chennai: Madras high court has directed state govt to respond to a PIL seeking remedial measures over poor sanitation and maintenance of toilets in courts across Tamil Nadu. The PIL, moved by a lawyer, alleged that toilets in subordinate courts across the state were being maintained in a condition worse than public toilets and lacked…
You can want the full ritual and still not be able to do it. That is the starting point for many Hindu families in the US and UK. Not indifference. Not lack of faith. Just real life.A proper yagya, also written yajna, is a Vedic fire ritual with trained chanting, offerings into a consecrated fire,…
Brydon Carse nightclub incident (Screengrabs) England’s cricketing culture is under fresh scrutiny after another late-night incident involving one of its players, raising questions over whether the traditional post-match drink has gone too far in an era of increasingly professional sport.The latest episode involved fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was pictured outside a nightclub in the…
A good performance can catch attention even without a big star attached to it. That is exactly what happened with Baby Nakshathra, who has been receiving praise for her role in ‘Irumudi.’ The young actor’s performance has now earned appreciation from one of Tamil cinema’s leading performers, Dhanush. A video call between the two has…
Indian women’s hockey team (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India’s women hockey players have made an emotional appeal to save the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), insisting that the competition has played a crucial role in building the confidence of a young side that is on the brink of its best-ever World Cup finish…